stryv.ai - Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Automation Testing (6-10 yrs)

Job Summary :

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior QA Engineer with 6-10 years of experience to join our dynamic Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in automated testing with tools like Selenium, Playwright, and a solid understanding of SQL for database testing. As a Senior QA Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality products by developing and executing comprehensive test plans, identifying defects, and contributing to the continuous improvement of testing strategies.

Key Responsibilities :

- Test Automation : Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using Selenium and Playwright.

- Manual Testing : Conduct exploratory and manual testing as needed, ensuring thorough coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.

- Database Testing : Utilize SQL to validate data integrity, run queries, and ensure database accuracy during testing.

- Test Strategy and Planning : Collaborate with product teams to define test strategies, test cases, and acceptance criteria for new features and releases.

- Test Execution and Reporting : Execute automated and manual tests, log defects, and generate detailed reports on test results, issues, and progress.

- Continuous Improvement : Analyze existing test processes and recommend improvements for efficiency, scalability, and coverage.

- Collaboration : Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify test requirements and prioritize testing efforts.

- Mentoring and Leadership : Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QA engineers, helping them grow their skills and improve testing processes.

- Performance Testing : In some cases, assist in performance testing to evaluate the scalability and stability of applications.

- Documentation : Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of test cases, test scripts, and defects.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Experience : 6-10 years of experience in QA engineering, with a strong focus on test automation.

- Automation Tools : Proficient in using Selenium WebDriver and Playwright for creating automated tests for web applications.

- SQL : Advanced knowledge of SQL for querying and validating databases, including writing complex SQL queries for data validation.

- Test Frameworks : Experience with test frameworks like JUnit, TestNG, or similar.

- Programming Languages : Strong proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript, or other relevant programming languages for automation scripting.

- Agile Methodologies : Hands-on experience in working within Agile/Scrum environments.

- Bug Tracking : Experience with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla).

- Version Control : Proficiency with version control systems such as Git.

- Problem-Solving Skills : Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a keen eye for detail.

- Excellent Communication : Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Add-on Skills :

- Experience with cloud-based testing tools and services (e.g., Sauce Labs, Browser Stack).

- Familiarity with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.

- Experience in API testing using tools like Postman or Rest Assured.